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Teens · Ages 13–15

Thunder from the sea

by Joan Hiatt Harlow

Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens

Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.

First published 2004

A young girl survives a shipwreck and is stranded on a remote island with a kind but mysterious man, facing challenges of survival and trust.

Concern Level

15/ 100

Mild

Virtue Level

19/ 100

Thin

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Things to consider

Sexual Content0

No sexual content is present in the story.

Violence / Gore20

The shipwreck and survival elements involve peril.

Profanity / Language0

Profanity is absent from the narrative.

Blasphemy0

No blasphemous language is used.

Substance Use0

Substance abuse is not a theme in this book.

Suicide & Self-Harm0

No instances of suicide or self-harm occur.

Scary / Disturbing10

The survival situation has moments of tension.

Occult & Witchcraft0

Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.

Sexuality & Gender Themes0

LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this story.

Worldview & Spirituality0

The worldview is generally positive and resilient.

Anti-God or Christian Portrayal0

Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.

Virtues to celebrate

Courage & Sacrifice60

The protagonist shows resilience and courage in survival.

Faith & Hope0

Christian faith is not a central theme in this book.

Love & Friendship50

The story explores trust and developing care between characters.

Forgiveness & Redemption0

Themes of forgiveness are not prominent.

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